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The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh sits at the heart of the city in our 140-year-old building welcoming over 100,000 people each year.

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

About The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

Royal Lyceum Theatre Grindlay Street, Edinburgh West EH3 9AX
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At the Lyceum, we believe that theatre is good for the soul. Led by our Artistic Director David Greig, we bring the best theatre from around the world to Edinburgh and share the best of Scottish theatre with the world.

We’re experts in making theatre. We rehearse in our studio space across the road from the auditorium, and our costumes and sets are designed and built in house at our workshop in Roseburn, Edinburgh.

Community is at the heart of what we do. In 2024, our creative learning department celebrates 25 years of developing and nurturing talent. Our Youth Theatre programmes have been the starting point for many Scottish actors, fostering newfound confidence and lifelong friendships. We also host 60+ writing groups, technical courses and training.

Over the past 59 years the Lyceum has continued to make world class theatre – take a seat, and experience it for yourself.

Upcoming Events at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh

The Seagull

9th October 2025 - 1st November 2025

Chekhov's much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.

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The Glass Menagerie

4th November 2025 - 8th November 2025

Catch The Glass Menagerie, a gripping new staging of Tennessee Williams' iconic masterpiece, at The Lyceum Edinburgh in November!

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The Big Comedy Roadshow with Kiri Pritchard-McLean

9th November 2025

Don't miss a rip-roaring night of the very best live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent at the Lyceum on 9th November!

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Cinderella: A Fairytale

28th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Coming to the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh Christmas 2025, the story we all love that has captivated audiences around the UK: Cinderella!

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Connor Burns: GALLUS

30th November 2025

Don't miss Gallus – the all-new comedy show from Connor Burns, Scotland's breakout international stand-up sensation, at The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh on 30th November!

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Sophie McCartney - One Foot in The Rave

19th December 2025

Due to phenomenal demand, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is extending her acclaimed 2025 ‘One Foot in the Rave’ tour and brings it to the Royal Lyceum Theatre on Friday 19th December!

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Mike Wozniak: The Bench

18th January 2026

Taskmaster star Mike Wozniak is coming to Edinburgh with his new show, The Bench, catch him live at The Royal Lyceum on 18th January!

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The Shawshank Redemption

20th January 2026 - 24th January 2026

The Shawshank Redemption is a gripping tale of friendship, injustice, and quiet resistance, set within the brutal confines of a maximum-security prison. Don't miss it at The Lyceum in January!

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Maddie Grace Jepson: Live - On Tour

28th January 2026

Maddie Grace Jepson is hitting the road with her brand-new, (reworked) one-woman show, Maddie Grace Jepson Live, a brilliantly unhinged mix of comedy, chaos, and confession.

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Michael Rosen: Getting Through It

29th January 2026

Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show 'Getting Through It' at the Lyceum Theatre on Thursday 29th September!

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Stuart Mitchell: Tips Not Included

31st January 2026

With over 100M views online see Stuart Mitchell, the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's 'Breaking The News', live at The Royal Lyceum in his first national tour!

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Prima Facie

3rd February 2026 - 7th February 2026

Jodie Comer is set to return to her award-winning role in Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie in 2026 and brings it to the The Royal Lyceum Theatre from 3rd to 7th February, the only Scottish dates!

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One Day The Musical

26th February 2026 - 5th April 2026

The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh and Melting Pot present the World Premiere of One Day The Musical, a celebration of love, fate, and the moments that define us forever.

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Sweat

3rd June 2026 - 20th June 2026

Taut, gripping, and devastatingly impactful, Sweat is a powerhouse social drama of loyalty, loss, and the fight for survival in an unforgiving world.

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Zog

7th July 2026 - 12th July 2026

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.

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